The Skate Podcast

Discussing the Bruins deals in free agency and via trade, what the lineup is shaping up to look like next season and whether or not today pushed them closer to being a playoff team. Plus, correcting some bad takes about Bruins' draft pick James Hagens. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - List of Bruins additions 05:00 - Why didn't the Bruins add a big fish in free agency? 19:00 - Could a younger guy push for a 2nd-line role? 28:00 - Could Bruins be a bottom 5 team again? 35:00 - Correcting some bad takes about James Hagens 42:00 - Are Bruins following the natural progression of a rebuild? 47:00 - Expectations for Marco Sturm with this roster 52:00 - Thoughts on day 2 of development camp To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Discussing new contracts for Morgan Geekie, Marat Khusnutinov and others. Plus, what to expect in free agency with many of the best options already resigned. And we go over the Bruins seven draft picks and storylines from Day 1 of development camp. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - All 7 Bruins' draft picks 5:30 - Bruins' signings ahead of free agency 9:40 - Marchand signs with Florida 22:00 - Are free agency options down to Ehlers vs Boeser? 52:00 - Draft and development notes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Discussing the Bruins' decision to draft BC's James Hagens at seventh-overall, what his strengths and weaknesses are and how close he is to being in the NHL. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com [skatepod@weei.com] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ep 455, pt 1: In a special fashion segment, we discuss the Bruins' new jerseys for the 2025-26 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ep 455, pt 2: Discussing this year's NHL Hall of Fame selections Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton & Jack Parker. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]